Blaine Harrison Rivalry Dominates Minneapolis Convention
The Minneapolis convention debates Blaine and Harrison with Stott Cowen of Shannon backing Blaine. Sentiment is split, Blaine may face a tough race. J Sloat Fassett chaired temporarily, McKinley named permanent chair, adjournment set to 11 tomorrow. A dark horse possibility looms.
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Minneapolis
Blaine
Harrison
Stott Cowen
Shannon
J. Sloat Fpasset
McKinley
Politics and Corn in Kansas
A private Topeka letter notes the rising German influence in Kansas politics and warns against ethnic voting blocs. It criticizes the Farmer's Alliance as class legislation, predicts shifts in party power, and reports corn planting and winter wheat prospects amid hopeful farming conditions.
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Toeka
Kans
Kansas
America
Farmer's Alliance
Jerry Simpson
John P. St. John
Baird
Cherry Grove
Dayton
Columbia Co
Wash
Illinois
The
Gazette
Knights of Pythias Lodge Installs New Officers in Savanna
Independent Lodge No 363 K OF P reports installation of officers led by H M Beans as Past Chancellor and Frank Yeager as Chancellor Commander along with W B Clemmer E J Barklow W F Butterworth and others. Lodge aims to grow to at least fifty members with space limiting banquet writeup.
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Savanna Lodge Knights of Pythias
H.M. Beans
Frank Yeager
W. Bb. Clemmer
E. J. Barklow
W. F. Butterworth
W. If Hess
KE. C. Frank
Geo. M. Noble
B. Dors
KE. HE. Heath
H. M. Beans
Wm. Grissinger
J. Haller
Ed. Seyfarth
Knights of Pythias
Independence Lodge
Funeral Society Rally to Decorate Deceased Brothers
Members are urged to assemble at the hall Tuesday any next June 14 at 2 p m then march to the cemetery to decorate graves of deceased brothers and return to the hall. Bring floral pieces to hall in time. General invitation extended by Orper or Com.
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Com
Joyful wedding pairs Mary Ellen Rahn and Henry L Otto
At the Rahn home near Lanark on June 1, Mary Ellen Rahn married Henry L Otto of Roseland Illinois. The ceremony took place under an evergreen arch with Rev Harris officiating. Guests lingered despite rain and a plentiful supper followed. Otto works in a Chicago suburb. Mary Ellen is from Rock Creek.
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Conrad Rahn
Lanark
Mary Ellen
Henry L. Otto
Roseland
Harris
Shannon
Chicago
Rock Creek
Class Day Exercises at Christian Church Program
Afternoon program at the Christian Church features solo Woodland Whisper Waltzes by Lillie May Slye, duets by Marie Price and Frederika Risley, memorial for J. Frank Berkley, poems by Melvin J. Eumert, and a history by Frederika Risley. The program includes Sulo Overetta Waltz Little Gay Slye, a prophecy by Mame C Strickler, and a Chop Sticks Waltz duet by the Misses Slye followed by a benediction.
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Woodland Whisper
Lillie May Slye
Marie Price
Frederika Risley
Daniel Erdman
J. Frank Berkley
Melvin J. Eumert
Little Gay Slye
Sunday School Work in Carroll County Defers Annual Meeting
The Carroll County Sunday School Association Executive Committee defers the annual meeting to late August. County delegates number ten. Prof. F. Toldt notes blank certificates for appointed delegates to gain convention recognition at the Illinois State Sunday School Association session in Centralia June 14 15 16.
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Carroll County Sunday School Association
J.M. Bean
Ilinois
Centralia
F. Toldt
Co. Sec
Lanark Fulton Decoration Day Game Parody
A Fulton Journal style humorous recap covers Lanark vs Fulton baseball on Decoration Day. Risley is highlighted as the prowling pitcher and the team racks up twelve strikeouts amid heavy rain, with local ads and notices filling the page including real estate, wool trading, and a medicine advertisement.
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Fulton Journal
Lanark
Fulton
Journal
Risley
Dad Risley
Newsboys
Schroeder
Memorial service gratitude noted by Shiloh Post
At a regular meeting of Shiloh Post No 85 G A R a vote of thanks was extended to the P O S of V Lanark fire Department musicians both vocal and instrumental to the flower committee and all citizens who contributed flowers money labor or other valuable things to the merchants and business men who suspended business during the memorial service also to the teachers and school children who welcomed us with songs and cheers and reverently placed flowers on the graves of our departed comrades and defenders of American Liberty. To one and all thanks.
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Lanark Fire Department
Flower Committee
New Vapor Stove Promises Instant Light with Any Gasoline
This vapor stove offers simplicity and safety without elevated tanks or drip cups and lights instantly with any gasoline grade. It claims rapid replacement of other vapor stoves and even burns gasoline mixed with kerosene up to one quarter. See the stove before buying.
We Have on the List Trimmings and Ribbons Sale
A newspaper ad notes limited stock of silk umbrellas at 1.50 and lace curtains at half price. It highlights black and cream lace frillings, silk embroidery, and dress goods marked down significantly for quick sale.
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Josepts W. Piper
Lyman BH. Ray
Isaac N. Pearson
Charles W.pavey
Menry L. Hertz
George W. Prince
Esylon Philbrick
Emory Coe
RE. B. Stinson
Georges Willits
Richard Yates
Robert BR. Hitt
C. A. Wouks
Homer F. Aspinwall
Daniel S. Berry
J. 0. McKenzie
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Representative Hall
R. H. Patton
Little Red School House
C. W. Putnam
Aurora
Blade
Kane County
Putnam
Rockford
Howe & Champion's
M. KE
Cora Zuck
Dallas Center
Cedar Rapids
Morton D. Swift
Polo
Ogle County
Miss White
Miss Noble
Me Clemmer
Mar. Horrigan
Thomas
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Isle of Champagne
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Levi Lichty
Cora
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Morrill
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